Arthur Labinjo-Hughes

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 4:32 pm on 6 December 2021.

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Photo of Lucy Allan Lucy Allan Conservative, Telford 4:32, 6 December 2021

I thank the Secretary of State for his statement and his tone throughout. I know that he was passionate about child safeguarding as Children’s Minister and that children are in safe hands with him at the helm, so I am grateful for that.

This horrific case shows that fundamental reform of children’s social care is long overdue. Lessons learned and case reviews are not enough. Does the Secretary of State agree that the problems with children’s social care are systemic and that the challenges faced are not just about funding? Does he agree that scapegoating individuals, particularly inexperienced social workers, will not improve the care of the most vulnerable children?